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Getting to Know Istanbul at the Bosphorus

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Long rooted in myth and lore, the Bosphorus River divides Europe and Asia. Today, cultures of the world come together here—it’s the second-busiest international shipping lane and home to Istanbul’s trendiest neighbourhoods. A former 19th-century Ottoman palace turned hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, situated right on the riverbank, is your elegant pied-à-terre.

Experience the region by boat and you’ll ride past old summer mansions and palaces, Rumeli and Anadolu fortresses, private museums, tiny fishing villages, and illuminated bridges. Head to Sultanahmet to explore the Grand Bazaar and its 4,000 shops, and hunt for fashionable treasures at the many boutiques throughout the surrounding villages.

You can immerse yourself—quite literally—in the culture by visiting a hammam for a traditional Turkish bath and massage. One of the most historic is the Cağaloğlu Hamamı. Bask in the healing waters and ease all your worries away.

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It’s always bath time at the Spa’s heated marble hammam.

Board the Hotel vessel for a cruise down the Bosphorus—you may be joined by a dolphin or two.

Where should you go to see innovative art? Which traditional Turkish foods are best to try? The Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus shares these tips and more to make your stay memorable.

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